This course will examine the attributes, skills, behaviors, problems, and issues associated with administrative roles in human service organizations, both public and private. Several executive functions will be given particular attention, including defining the mission and goals of the organization, mobilizing resources, selecting service technologies and staff, developing the appropriate internal-external structures (i.e., internal structures that link to external contexts), and adapting the organization to changing environments. Various styles of leadership will also be analyzed with special reference to the stages of organizational development. Concomitant with the above executive roles and skills, this course will address strategies for organizational development that are directed toward enhancing adaptability, effectiveness and efficiency in serving clientele, and organizational problem solving.
